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WHAT'S NEXT?: Discontent with political elites and country performance is driving the discourse and demand for action from the French public. With Presidential elections due in May 2017 it remains to be seen whether another political earthquake may happen in one of the EU's founding countries.

• [New] Inflation data from Spain and France will be closely followed; Spain's annual CPI is forecast to remain at 2%, in line with the European Central Bank's target, while French prices are expected to rise 0.2% from the previous month. EquityRT
• [New] In partnership between Groupe ADP, Air France, and public authorities, Connect France will transform Paris-Charles de Gaulle into one world-class airport hub. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Indonesian government assets in France are at risk of being seized after the Indonesian Ministry of Defense lost a dispute against Navayo International AG. TEMPO.CO
• [New] France's expected economic growth for 2025 has been revised downwards for the second time in three months, by central bank the Banque de France due to the impact of the EU's ongoing trade dispute with the United States and a persistently uncertain global outlook. connexionfrance
• [New] France and Italy are seeing some modest growth in services, while the European Central Bank is expected to remain cautious as inflation has stayed at about 4.5%. Somvisit
• [New] China and Turkey have condemned the Israeli strikes, while Iran has warned that retaliation could extend to U.S., U.K., and French military installations. Portfolio Activity
• [New] The Bank of France downgraded its economic growth and inflation forecasts through 2027, highlighting the negative impact of ongoing US trade tensions and tariffs on Europe's second-largest economy. Stock Market Update
• [New] Most European countries have developed hydrogen strategies and roadmaps, with targets for green H2 production capacity by 2030, including 5.0 GW in the UK, 10.0 GW in Germany, and 6.5 GW in France. ADI Analytics
• [New] The French government will first notify the European Commission, as several measures, including a total advertising ban on ultra-fast-fashion platforms, require approval at the EU level. Yahoo News
• [New] The electronics manufacturing sector in key countries such as the UK, Germany, and France faced substantial disruptions. Blogger
• [New] The Future Combat Air System, which is a joint initiative by France, Germany, Spain to develop a next-generation air combat system that will include manned and unmanned platforms with advanced capabilities in stealth, connectivity, autonomy, AI. FasterCapital
• [New] Respondents fear criminal risk for raising tax disputes in Italy and France. National Foreign Trade Council
• Earlier in 2025, the French government approved a spending bill that cuts ODA by 37%, its largest reduction in a decade, while the Netherlands announced it would decrease ODA from its 2024 level of 0.62% of GNI to 0.44% in 2029. Population Connection
• As Air France continues to modernize its fleet and adapt to the demands of today's travelers, its commitment to innovation and sustainability will shape the future of air travel for years to come. Travel And Tour World
• The United Kingdom, France, Canada and other Western allies have threatened sanctions against Israel over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to allow minimal humanitarian aid into Gaza. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Iran warned the United States, United Kingdom, and France that any assistance to Israel will result in their regional bases and ships being targeted, and one of the Iranian missiles has caused damage to the US consulate in Tel Aviv. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
• France will block social media access for children under 15 within a few months if the EU does not take coordinated action, French President Emmanuel Macron stated following a deadly knife attack at a local school. Seemorerocks
• By 2050, Air France aims to achieve net-zero emissions, i.e., a drastic reduction in its CO2 emissions coupled with contributions to projects that will remove from the atmosphere a quantity of CO2 equivalent to residual emissions each year. Airfrance Corporate
• Feminist foreign policy and girls' education will be at the heart of the French Presidency of the G7 and will continue to be a priority for G20 work. France Diplomacy - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
• France hopes that a group of western states recognising a Palestinian state could be counter-balanced by Muslim states normalising relations with Israel. The Guardian
• The probe in France comes as international pressure grows on Israel to increase the flow of aid into Gaza amid fears of a humanitarian catastrophe. DNyuz
• In a groundbreaking move that underscores the potential for international collaboration in energy innovation, China has delivered a massive 49-foot component to France's ITER project, marking a pivotal step toward achieving sustainable nuclear fusion energy. Rude Baguette
• As France navigates the complexities of migration, it faces an opportunity to redefine its national identity in a globalized world. County Local News

Last updated: 25 June 2025